A weekend in Leyburn…

On route to your luxury holiday home in Leyburn, head to the award-winning Campbells of Leyburn or to the Friday market in the Leyburn marketplace to stock up on everything you could need for a weekend break in Yorkshire. Stretch your legs after the car journey with a stroll to Harmby waterfall, just outside Leyburn.

Step inside your holiday property and be wowed by gorgeous interiors and unique features, before retiring in front of the big cosy fire with a glass of red. Groups of all ages will enjoy discovering what your chosen Yorkshire Dales accommodation has to offer, from the garden hot tubs, games rooms, saunas and amazing places to explore nearby.

On Saturday, make sure you wake up early so you have time to fit everything in. Locals love to head onto the Gallops at nearby Middleham to watch the racehorses train. A fascinating place to explore is Middleham Castle, once the childhood home of Richard III, where extensive remains of the fortified palace still survive. So enjoy an early breakfast together before wrapping up for today’s adventures!

If you have kids (big or small), today is the best day to explore the award-winning The Forbidden Corner. The unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises (make sure you’re wearing waterproofs) is a day out with a difference for brave adventurers and those young at heart. Head next door to the Saddle Room restaurant for lunch, or to one of the pubs on the Leyburn market square.

Make sure you drive by Aysgarth Falls or Cauldron Falls on your way home, two of Yorkshire’s finest waterfalls with a great viewing spot to take the perfect Insta pic too. There are short paths or long trails to stretch the legs, especially great if you are staying in one of our dog friendly cottages in the Dales.

Now everybody is tired out, on your way home after a day exploring, pop for dinner with the family at The Blue Lion or treat yourself to some romantic fine dining at The Wensleydale Heifer and enjoy their delicious award-winning seafood menu. All before coming home to relax in your own bubbling hot tub.

Head to Tennants Garden Rooms for breakfast or Leyburn’s market square for a morning coffee at The Posthorn Tearoom. From here, plot your walking route for the day; our Leyburn holiday cottages are an ideal base for exploring, hiking, cycling and sightseeing. Find varied routes and maps here…

To give your legs a rest and travel in style, hop on a train on the Wensleydale Railway, which is a heritage line using diesel locomotives and steam trains. Take the scenic route to Redmire and Bolton Castle, one of the country’s best preserved 14th-century medieval castles. Look out for the sword fighting demonstrations and falconry displays.